So you’re new to offshore fishing? Or perhaps coming from out of town and unfamiliar with our fishery? Well I have been in your shoes before and would love to have been given this advice before I ever hit the Gulf for the first time! I’m glad you’ve made it this far and hopefully by […]

Are you new to kayak fishing on the Gulf Coast? Or Perhaps an out-of-towner coming to compete for the 2017 KOTI?! Figuring out where to go can be a difficult part of fishing in a new area but don’t worry, we have you covered! Not only have we marked public beach access points, we have […]

King of the Island 2014 Video This is the footage from the first annual King of the Island Kayak Tournament in Pensacola Fl. We Camped at Fort Pickens park and launched from that beach. I lost my only king of the day at the boat and had nothing to weigh in but got some great […]

After weeks of drafting letters, sponsorship information, collaborating to create a new logo and website, and making extensive lists of email addresses, I have finally come to a significant point in the process for running a tournament. This morning I met with the General Manager of Red Fish Blue Fish on Pensacola Beach, Fl and […]

Welcome to the new King of the Island Website! We’re keeping it simple, but we’re definitely stepping up our game in 2017. As we release news and information about the event, we will post it on this news page. So check back often for updates on the King of the Island Offshore Kayak Fishing Tournament. […]